According to a 1983 account from his then-wife, Beverly McKittrick, comedian and UFO enthusiast Jackie Gleason was taken by President Richard Nixon to a Florida airbase on February 19, 1973. There, Gleason allegedly saw the remains of extraterrestrial beings, a secret experience that left him profoundly shaken.
Key Details of the Story:
- The Witness: Beverly McKittrick claimed in a National Enquirer interview that her husband told her about the event after returning from a golfing session with Nixon.
- The Location: The encounter reportedly took place at a secure Air Force base in Florida,, possibly Homestead Air Force Base, where Nixon had a home nearby.
- The Sightings: According to the story, Nixon showed Gleason the bodies of dead aliens.
- Gleason's Reaction: McKittrick stated that Gleason was deeply affected and disturbed by what he saw.
- Context: Gleason was known to be deeply interested in UFOs, and Nixon, knowing this, allegedly shared this "top secret" information with him.
This narrative remains a popular, albeit unverified, tale in UFO folklore, often cited in discussions about government knowledge of extraterrestrial life.